Today was the target of a great city again. Oxford had been visited by us on Boxing Day but most of it was closed and Jennifer wasn't feeling well.
So this trip was to see it again and walk beyond the Christchurch College.
So first was a walk to CalifaxTower. No, I didn't spend the money and go up the tower. But this the centre of the Tower. well sort of.
The Tower architecture was old and great.
As was the sculptures. But it was the Castle this time, to go and see.
We pre-booked to make sure we got a place on the tour.
The tour took about an 1 hour and was very detailed.
But the stairs were the killer.
But the view was worth it.
The Basement was school, church and mortuary of the years but the stonework was still impressive.
And the lighting made great photo's
From the hill, we got to see the views of the tower and the town on the other side.
After this, we headed back up the road and headed tot he centre of town.
This is one very pretty town.
It is the back street of Oxford that are just out of sight, but visible enough to show that is much to see.
So off we went to following a map of the found on the Internet.
First was the Covered Market and then back down the Cornmarket street
Check out more side streets.
Even the side streets were of interest. so we started walking.
Then onto Sheldonian Theatre.
Trinity College was closed due to a wedding.
but Jennifer spotted the Bodleian Library. So I went to the Science History Museum.
The Architecture of the Build was nice.
So was it outside in the streets
Sheldonian Theatre is a beautiful building. front and back.
But it took me a while to get Bodleian Library
Past the Bridge of Sighs.
Past New College
Past unknown architecture.
Past St Edmund Hall
Past St Magdalene Chapel,
the bells were ring for 2 hours on Saturday
and they were great to hear from the gardens.
On the botanical Gardens,
and into the Alice Shop with Jennifer who held control and didn't spend a fortune in there.
Then the Train ride home was very tieing.